Arts & culture

When words and colours collide: How Mum and daughter bring poetry to life

Njeri Wangari and her daughter, Naomi Nyawira, recently achieved this rare feat, when they launched My Colouring Book of Rhymes last Saturday.

From Rose Muhando to Diamond Platnumz: How Kenya shaped East Africa's gospel and secular music

Kenya has long been a melting pot for diverse musical influences. Many African gospel and secular artistes have made their name in Kenya.

Love meets art: Must-attend Valentine's events this season

The Valentine’s season is bursting with art-centred experiences to indulge in. Whether poetry, theatre, dance, or film, there’s something for every art lover.

Devil in the Detail: Play takes shot at abductions

The play explores their marital conflicts to a great extent. As she plans to leave her marriage, her mother (played by Esther Kahuha) dissuades her from her decision.

Book review: Life and loss in 'Half Portraits Under Water'

Dennis Mugaa evokes sadness in the reader by delicately delving into overwhelming feelings of loss.    

The Wine Story Films announces '10 Toes Down', gripping documentary on Kenya's rallying culture

10 Toes Down goes behind the scenes to show the work involved in preparing a rally car and follows John and the Umoja Racing team as they compete in the challenging rallying world.

Lupita Nyong'o and brother Junior Nyong'o to star as twins in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'

Directed by Saheem Ali, the production will run from August 7 to September 14, with an official premiere on August 21.

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025: Fashion as a tool for change

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 brought together established designers from Kenya, the African continent, and beyond, who are redefining fashion through sustainability.

Who needs Cupid? Nairobi's Red Party is the real love affair this Valentine's

This coming week, the streets of Nairobi will be painted red as people display their expressions of love, never mind that some will be faking it.

Wine Fiesta as Gambero Rosso returns for Italian Wine Roadshow in Kenya

the exclusive event drew industry professionals, wine enthusiasts and stakeholders from across East Africa showcasing over 170 wines from 44 wineries

From poetry to thrillers: Kenyan authors you should read today

Most of these authors were rejected by major publishers for being little-known and they had no other choice but to get into self-publishing route.

Lupita Nyong'o and sibling Peter 'Jnr' Nyong'o to star in this year's 'New York's Shakespeare in the Park'

The annual show produced at the renowned Public Theater, confirmed that Junior Nyong’o is among the star-studded cast of “Twelfth Night” news that Lupita shared on her social media. 

Intertwined: Viewing home and belonging through art

The idea to put carpets to use came to be when she found them in her husband’s house when she moved in.

"Children of Blood and Bone" novel set to hit the big screen

This adaptation of Tomi’s debut novel, to be filmed in South Africa, will be directed by The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Collage artist Muthoni Mwangi champions slow living through art

Muthoni had been practising slow living for some time, incorporating habits like taking slow morning walks, burning sage to cleanse her home daily.

Abigael Arunga: How I got lost in Naiobi at 12, a lesson

Her impressive portfolio includes scriptwriting for the award-winning soap opera Lies That Bind, writing for M-Net shows like Block D and How To Find A Husband, and Pepeta.

Award-winning thespian Elsaphan Njora on playing Allan in 4Play

Reflecting on his career, Njora shares the profound impact of working on "Kati Kati," a film that won at the Toronto International Film Festival and served as Kenya's Oscar entry.

A woman's journey of triumph

At the age of four, while living under the care of an uncle and his wife, the man would routinely drag her into a sugarcane farm and rape her.

Blockbuster sequels of 2025

These are some of the big hits expected this year.

Amplifying voices: Wendy Njoroge set to change literary scene with venture

Starting next year, Wendy Njoroge will play a key role in shaping literary trends in Kenya and East Africa, a development industry players should take note of.